Virginia Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Virginia half marathons in 2024 and 2025 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Virginia half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Virginia half marathon for you? Beneath the Virginia half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024-2025 Virginia Half Marathons
August 2024
| Sat Aug 3 | 3H Trail Half Marathon | King George VA |
| Sat Aug 3 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| Sun Aug 18 | Summer District 5k & Half | Washington VA |
| Sat Aug 24 | Ashland Half Marathon & 5k | Ashland VA |
| Sat Aug 24 | Luau 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Colonial Heights VA |
| Sun Aug 25 | Winchester Battlefield 5k 10k & Half | Winchester VA |
September 2024
| Sat Sep 7 | Odyssey Trail Running Rampage 50k Marathon Half Marathon & 6M | Douthat State Park VA |
| Sat Sep 7 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| Sat Sep 7 | Women's Half Marathon Trail Run | Fairfax Station VA |
| Sat Sep 14 | Shenandoah Half Marathon | Luray VA |
| Sun Sep 15 | Valley View Hard Cider Challenge Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Delaplane VA |
| Sun Sep 22 | Race to End Veteran Suicide Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Fredericksburg VA |
| Sat Sep 28 | Luau 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Colonial Heights VA |
| Sun Sep 29 | Hokie Half Marathon & 5k | Blacksburg VA |
October 2024
| Sat Oct 5 | Harrisonburg Half Marathon | Harrisonburg VA |
| Sat Oct 5 | High Bridge Half & 5k | Farmville VA |
| Sat Oct 5 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| Sun Oct 6 | Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon | Hampton VA |
| Sun Oct 6 | Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon & 10k | Chesterfield VA |
| Sat Oct 12 | Bryce Conquer the Mountain 50k & Half Marathon | Basye VA |
| Sat Oct 12 | Danville Half Marathon | Danville VA |
| Sat Oct 12 | Racin' to Beat Cancer Half 10k & 5k | Fairfax Station VA |
| Sat Oct 12 | Salem Half Marathon 8K & Kids Race | Salem VA |
| Sat Oct 19 | Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5k | Lynchburg VA |
| Sat Oct 19 | Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon | Mathews VA |
| Sat Oct 19 | Those Damned Hills Half 10k & 5k | Lorton VA |
| Sun Oct 20 | Charlottesville Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10k | Charlottesville VA |
| Sat Oct 26 | Chessie Trail Marathon Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Lexington VA |
| Sat Oct 26 | Jamestown HalfMarathon & 5k | Williamsburg VA |
| Sat Oct 26 | Luau 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Colonial Heights VA |
| TBD Oct | Luray Half Marathon & 5k | Luray VA |
November 2024
| Sat Nov 2 | Boys Home Harvest Hustle Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Covington VA |
| Sat Nov 2 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| Sat Nov 2 | Shenandoah River Half 10k & 5k | Bentonville VA |
| Sun Nov 3 | Powhatan Pursuit 5k 10k & Half | Powhatan VA |
| Sat Nov 9 | Battlefield Half Marathon and Relays | Winchester VA |
| Sat Nov 16 | Richmond Marathon Half Marathon & 8K | Richmond VA |
| Sat Nov 16 | Run for the Wounded Race Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Triangle VA |
| Sat Nov 23 | Luau 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Colonial Heights VA |
| Sat Nov 23 | Star City Half Marathon & 10k | Roanoke VA |
| Sun Nov 24 | Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon | Norfolk VA |
| Sat Nov 30 | Ugly Sweater Dash Half 10k & 5k | Fairfax Station VA |
December 2024
| Sat Dec 7 | Freight Train 100k 50k & Half Marathon | Farmville VA |
| Sat Dec 7 | Pirate 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| Sat Dec 7 | Winter Lake Anna Half 10k & 5k | Spotsylvania VA |
| Sun Dec 8 | Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon | Fredericksburg VA |
| Sat Dec 14 | Pocahontas Half 10k & 5k | Chesterfield VA |
| Sun Dec 15 | Holiday Half Marathon & 4M | Annandale VA |
| Sat Dec 28 | Luau 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Colonial Heights VA |
| TBD Dec | Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon & Half Marathon | Charlottesville VA |
2025 Virginia Half Marathons
January 2025
| TBD Jan | Chills in the Mill – Harwoods Half & 5k | Yorktown VA |
| TBD Jan | Sandman Half Marathon & 5k | Wytheville VA |
| TBD Jan | Winter Burke Lake Half 10k & 5k | Fairfax Station VA |
February 2025
| Sat Feb 1 | ICY-8 Hour Adventure Trail Run & Half Marathon | Spotsylvania VA |
| Sat Feb 15 | Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon | King George VA |
| TBD Feb | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| TBD Feb | Lovers Half 10k & 5k | Fairfax Station VA |
| TBD Feb | Colonial Half Marathon & 5k | Williamsburg VA |
March 2025
| Sun Mar 2 | Newport News One City Marathon & Half Marathon | Newport News VA |
| Sat Mar 8 | River City Half and River City 5k | Richmond VA |
| Sun Mar 16 | Shamrock Marathon & Half Marathon | Virginia Beach VA |
| Sun Mar 23 | Virginia Marathon 19.7M Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Middleburg VA |
| Thu Mar 27 | Appalachian Series – Day 7 Marathon & Half Marathon | Bluefield VA |
| TBD Mar | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
April 2025
| Sat Apr 5 | Charlottesville Marathon Half Marathon & 8k | Charlottesville VA |
| Sat Apr 5 | Petersburg Half Marathon & 5k | Petersburg VA |
| Sat Apr 12 | Blue Ridge 52.4M Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Roanoke VA |
| Sat Apr 26 | Park to Park Half Marathon | Waynesboro VA |
| Sun Apr 27 | Runners Half Marathon & 5k of Reston | Reston VA |
| TBD Apr | Sheetz to Sheetz Trail Run | King George VA |
| TBD Apr | Union Half Marathon and Relay | Big Stone Gap VA |
| TBD Apr | Racin' Around the Lake Half 10k & 5k | Fairfax Station VA |
| TBD Apr | Bridge 2 Bridge Danville Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Danville VA |
| TBD Apr | Tidewater Striders Spring Marathon and Half Marathon | Chesapeake VA |
| TBD Apr | Spring Run Challenge Half Marathon & 5k | Martinsville VA |
| TBD Apr | Spring Third Winchester Battlefield 5k 10k & 5k | Winchester VA |
May 2025
| Sun May 4 | Grayson Highlands Half Marathon | Grayson Highlands State Park VA |
| Sun May 18 | Marine Corps Historic Half | Fredericksburg VA |
| TBD May | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| TBD May | Trail Nut 10k and Half Marathon | Bedford VA |
| TBD May | Spring Burke Lake 5k 10k & Half | Fairfax Station VA |
| TBD May | Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Leesburg VA |
| TBD May | Fountainhead Half Marathon and 10k Trail Run | Fairfax Station VA |
| TBD May | Spring Memorial Half 10k & 5k | Springfield VA |
June 2025
| Sun Jun 7 | Run & Ride at Kings Dominion Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Doswell VA |
| TBD Jun | Taskinas Creek Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| TBD Jun | Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Covington VA |
| TBD Jun | Night Train 50k & Half Marathon | Farmville VA |
| TBD Jun | Run for the Wounded Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Triangle VA |
July 2025
| TBD Jul | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Williamsburg VA |
| TBD Jul | Summer Forest Half 10k & 5k | Triangle VA |
| TBD Jul | Freedom Fighters 5k 10k & Half | Triangle VA |
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Half Marathons
What are the most popular Virginia half marathons?
The most popular Virginia half marathons are the Richmond Half Marathon with 7,336 finishers in 2023. Followed by the Yuengling Shamrock Half Marathon in Virginia Beach with 5,226 finishers in 2023.
What are the best Virginia half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The Virginia half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
- The Richmond Half Marathon: Known as the Friendliest Marathon in the United States, a course that takes runners through the scenic and historic neighborhoods of Richmond and the James River. The course experience is full of live music, spirit groups, and party zones.
- Yuengling Shamrock Marathon: A flat, fast, and scenic course with a finish line overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A ton of crowd support and a fun finisher experience!
What’s the best month to run a half marathon in Virginia?
October is the most popular month to run a half marathon in Virginia.
What are the most popular cities to run Virginia half marathons?
Fairfax Station is the most popular city to run a half marathon in Virginia.
